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FH54 OPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

180,459 mi
Last recorded180,459 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 180,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 169,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 169,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 158,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 158,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 148,945 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 141,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 137,042 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,810 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 126,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,640 miles

Emissions not tested Due to badly leaking exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind silencer of front pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,430 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 83,413 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 83,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 61,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,084 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 48,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2009 42,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 33,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,430 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FH54 OPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH54 OPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH54 OPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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